How to Customize & Use the App Dock in Apple Watch

Invoking the Dock

You can use swipe gestures or the Digital Crown to navigate through the Dock. If you want to switch to a particular app in the Dock, tap on the app you to open.

Switch between apps

Press the side button to open the Dock.

Swipe left or right.

Tap to open an app. Or press the side button again to close the Dock.

The Dock shows up to 10 of your favorite apps, plus Recent and Now Playing. The “Recent” section will show the last app that you used on this device. The Now Playing icon will appear when you listen to something on your Apple Watch or iPhone.

Manage the Dock from your Apple Watch

Adding apps to the Dock

Step 1: Open the app that you wish to add.

Step 2: Press the Side button to open the Dock.

Step 3: Swipe up on the most recent app card, which should be the app you opened in step 1.

Step 4: Tap Keep in Dock.

Once you add an app to the dock, it will stay there until you remove it. Up to ten apps can be added to the dock, along with your most recently used app.

Note: You can also manage Dock apps via the Watch app on your paired iPhone.